Kenneth Annan

Kenneth Annan
Research/Development Consultant
Chino Hills, California, United States

Summary

Offering consultancy services in the design, synthesis, and studyof small and macromolecular species for energy, medicinal, andelectronic applications.

Experience

Fire-Beetle (Pyrophorus Noctiluca) Inc
Chief Executive Officer
February 2016 - Present (7 years)
Chicago, IL

An accomplished research and development chemist with several years experience in tailored-design synthesis, and investigative reporting of the chemistry of small and macromolecular materials for electronics and medical applications. A graduate of the University of London (UK) with a Ph.D. in the exploration of routes to polyparaphenylene and polythiopene-derived polymers, co-sponsored by the Max Planck Institute of Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany. Research Fellowship studies concerning the routes and conductive properties of a range of lithium ion, polysiloxane, and trifluoromethylsulfonamide polyelectrolytes reactions for applications batteries at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.Employ extensive knowledge and experience of science in the investigation of chemical phenomena, applying effective command of the English language to communicate interesting scientific findings and ideas. I have written and published several academic papers in several scientific journals as well as elsewherein the lay press. Has extensive experience mentoring and teaching varyingaspects of chemistry in various institutions across the US and at the Universityof Ghana. Enjoy reading, listening to music, traveling to exotic destinations, and interacting with local people to discover what incites them.

Fire-Beetle Incorporated
Research Scientist
July 2008–February 2016 (7 years, 8 months)

Research and development of tailor designed photoactive and electrolyticpolymer systems for applications in electronics, nanotherapeutics, photovoltaics, and high density electrical energy systems.

University of Ghana School of Pharmacy
Senior Lecturer
August 2012 – July 2014 (2 years)
Taught causes in pharmaceutical chemistry.

Education

University of London, Queen Mary
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), Polymer Science · (1994–1998)